2008 Mazda 2 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 2 and 2008 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,423 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 2 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Citi (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 2 | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 2 | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |